Tower Project

Tower
Duane Pretzer & Kyle Zabel
GAT 9A
Mr. Acre
1 June 2016
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Introduction:
Near the beginning of May, a multimillionaire decided she wanted to build a tower, and
she put a job offering out. The tower was to be a regular polygon built on a square plot of land.
All the dimensions had to be calculated and the tower would be built based on the math behind
it. This job was quickly accepted and construction began as soon as possible.
She requested that the tower was to be twelve sided, and the plot of land that was
purchased was 34 feet by 34 feet. However, she did not want to waste any space. Meaning the
tower was to be maximized on its plot of land, but while staying within the boundaries of the
work area. The millionaire also requested that a strong foundation was built to hold an aquarium
that she could walk over. Also, the walls were to be a foot thick. These were not the only
requirements though, many more sizing and other requirements were to be met.
The tower project is a very difficult project, and it requires many hours of hard work and
dedication. The utmost amount of effort will be put into this challenge and the requirements will
be met. The design of the tower will be laid out and construction will begin soon. Hopefully you
enjoy the outcome and the millionaire is pleased with her final tower.
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Part Two:
Figure 1. Base of the Tower in the Plot
Figure 1, above, shows the base of the tower in its plot of land. The plot itself is 34 feet
by 34 feet. Nothing can be built within three feet of the outer edge of the plot. The tower base is
a regular polygon with twelve sides. The base is also made out of four polygons that will be
explained in upcoming figures; these polygons show the footings and the outer and inner walls.
Maximize the plot=plot size-6
Maximized plot=34-6 x 34-6
Maximized plot=28 x 28
Figure 2. How to Maximize the Plot Size
Figure 2 shows how the plot size was maximized. This is the size of the plot that can be
built upon. To get this plot size, 34 ft is subtracted by 3 ft on each side, because the tower cannot
be built within three feet of the full plot boundaries. This would be the same as subtracting 6 ft
from the 34 ft dimensions, as shown if the figure above. The maximized plot size would be 28 ft
in this case.
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Central angle=360/n
Central angle=360/12
Central angle=30°
Figure 3. How to Find the Central Angle
The figure above shows how to find the central angle of the polygon base. To find this
angle, 360 is divided by the number of sides (n) of the polygon. For this base, 360 is divided by
12 sides to get a central angle measure of 30°. The central angle is useful for finding the base and
height of the four different polygons.
Figure 4. First Outermost Polygon Measurement
Figure 4 shows the first outermost polygon on the base, or polygon 1. The length of one
side and the height of one triangle in polygon 1 needs to be found in order to find the area. The
base of the triangle (x in Figure 4) represents half of the polygon’s side length. The height of the
triangle (h in Figure 4) is drawn from the center of the polygon to the midpoint of one of its
edges.
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Height of Polygon 1=1/2(max plot dimension)
H of P1=1/2(28)
H of P1=14 ft.
Figure 5. Height of Polygon 1
Figure 5 shows how to find the height of polygon 1. Since the edges of the polygon
touched the boundary line for building, the distance from midpoint to midpoint of opposite edges
would be equal to the maximized plot size (28 ft). The center to the midpoint of an edge (the
height) would be half of the plot size, making the height of this polygon 14 ft.
Base of Polygon 1=2(height of one triangle*tangent of angle)
B of P1=2(14*tan(15))
B of P1≈7.5 ft.
Figure 6. One Side Length of Polygon 1
Figure 6 shows how to find the side length of the outermost polygon, or polygon 1. To
find this, the base of the triangle needed to be found and then multiplied by two. First, the central
angle of 30°, shown in figure 3, was cut in half to get 15°. The height of the triangle was found
to be 14 ft, shown in figure 5, because it is half of the working space. Knowing these two
measurements, the trig function tangent can be used to find the opposite side, or base of the
triangle. Since the base of the triangle is half of the base of the polygon, the equation 14 tan 15°
was multiplied by two to find the entire side length. When this was done, the side length of
polygon 1 was found to be about 7.5 ft.

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Area of Polygon 1=(number of sides)(1/2(base)(height))
A of P1=12(1/2(2(14tan(15)))(14))
A of P1≈630.22 ft2
Figure 7. How to Find the Area of Polygon 1
The figure above shows how to find the area of polygon 1. The base and height of one
triangle has already been found. Therefore, the equation 1/2 base*height can be used to find the
area of one triangle. Then, the product will be multiplied by twelve because the polygon is made
up of twelve triangles. When the equation is solved, the area is found to be about 630.22 ft2.
Figure 8. Second Outermost Polygon Measurements
Figure 8 shows the second outermost polygon on the base, or polygon 2. The length of
one side and the height of one triangle in polygon 2 needs to be found in order to find the area.
The base of the triangle (x in Figure 8) represents half of the polygon’s side length. The height of
the triangle (h in Figure 8) is drawn from the center of the polygon to the midpoint of one of its
edges.
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Height of Polygon 2=1/2(max plot dimension-2)
H of P2=1/2(28-2)
H of P2=13 ft.
Figure 9. How to Find the Height of Polygon 2
Figure 9 shows how to find the height of polygon 2. The height of polygon 2 is one foot
less than polygon 1. Knowing this, two was subtracted from the maximized plot dimension
because this polygon is offset one foot from each side. The sum of that would then be multiplied
by 1/2 to find a height of 13 ft.
B of P2=2(13*tan(15))
B of P2≈6.97 ft.
Figure 10 shows how to find the side length of the second outermost polygon, or polygon
2. To find this, the base of the triangle needed to be found and then multiplied by two. First, the
central angle of 30°, shown in figure 3, was cut in half to get 15°. Since the height of the triangle
was found to be 13, the trig function tangent can be multiplied by the height to find the base of
one triangle. This equation (13 tan 15°) can be then multiplied by 2 to find the entire base of the
polygon, which was found to be about 6.97 ft.
A of P2=12(1/2(2(13tan(15)))(13))
A of P2≈543.4 ft2
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Figure 12. Third Outermost Polygon Measurements
Figure 12 shows the third outermost polygon on the base, or polygon 3. The length of one
side and the height of one triangle in polygon 3 needs to be found in order to find the area. The
base of the triangle (x in Figure 12) represents half of the polygon’s side length. The height of
the triangle (h in Figure 12) is drawn from the center of the polygon to the midpoint of one of its
edges.
H of P3=1/2(28-4)
H of P3=12 ft.
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Figure 13 shows how to find the height of polygon 3. The height of polygon 3 is two feet
less than polygon 1. Knowing this, two was subtracted from the maximized plot dimension
because this polygon is offset two feet from each side. The sum of that would then be multiplied
by 1/2 to find a height of 12 ft.
B of P3=2(12*tan(15))
B of P3≈6.43 ft.
Figure 14 shows how to find the side length of the third outermost polygon, or polygon 3.
To find this, the base of the triangle needed to be found and then multiplied by two. First, the
A of P3=12(1/2(2(12tan(15)))(12))
A of P3≈463.02 ft2
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Figure 16. Fourth Outermost Polygon Measurements
Figure 16 shows the fourth outermost polygon on the base, or polygon 4. The length of
one side and the height of one triangle in polygon 4 needs to be found in order to find the area.
The base of the triangle (x in Figure 16) represents half of the polygon’s side length. The height
of the triangle (h in Figure 16) is drawn from the center of the polygon to the midpoint of one of
its edges.
H of P4=1/2(28-6)
H of P4=11 ft.
Figure 17 shows how to find the height of polygon 4. The height of polygon 4 is three
feet less than polygon 1. Knowing this, three was subtracted from the maximized plot dimension
because this polygon is offset three feet from each side. The sum of that would then be
multiplied by 1/2 to find a height of 11 ft.

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B of P4=2(11*tan(15))
B of P4≈5.89 ft.
Figure 18 shows how to find the side length of the fourth outermost polygon, or polygon
4. To find this, the base of the triangle needed to be found and then multiplied by two. First, the
A of P4=12(1/2(2(11tan(15)))(11))
A of P4≈389.06 ft2
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Part Three:
Depth=3.5 ft
Width=3 ft
Length of inner base≈5.89 ft
Length of outer base≈7.5 ft
Figure 20. Dimensions of Footing
Figure 20 shows the dimensions needed to build the footing. It had to be 3.5 ft deep and
extend from polygon 1 to polygon 4, making it three feet wide. The length of the inner base, or
polygon 4, has already been found to be about 5.89 ft, and the length of the outer base, or
polygon 1, has already been found to be about 7.5 ft.
Volume of Footing=(A of P1*height of prism)-(A of P4*height of prism)
V of footing=(630.22*3.5)-(389.06*3.5)
V of footing=2205.76-1361.72
V of footing≈844.04 ft3
Figure 21. Volume of Concrete Needed for Footing
The figure above shows how to find the volume of the concrete which makes up the
footing. The footing extends from polygon 1 to polygon 4, and it is 3.5 ft deep, shown in figure
20, this was used as the height of the prism. The volume of the footing was found by finding the
product of the area of polygon 1 and the height of the prism (A of P1*height of prism), then
finding the product of the area of polygon 4 and the height of the prism (A of P4*height of
prism). After these values were found, the volume of polygon 4 was subtracted from the volume
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of polygon 1 (A of P1*height of prism)-(A of P4*height of prism). This would find the volume of
the concrete needed to create the footing, which is about 844.04 ft3.
Length of base≈5.89 ft
Depth≈4 in
Figure 22. Dimensions of Flooring
Figure 22 shows the dimensions needed to build the floor. The floor was required to
extend to polygon 4, making the base about 5.89 ft, the same as polygon 4 itself. Also, the depth
of the floor was required to be 4 in.
Volume of Floor=A of P4*Hprism
V of floor=389.06*1/3
V of floor≈129.69 ft3
Figure 23. Volume of Plexiglass needed for Floor
Figure 23 shows how to find the volume of the floor. The floor extends to polygon 4 and
is 4 inches thick, shown in figure 22. This 4 inches had to be converted into feet, making the
depth of the floor 1/3 of a foot. Knowing this, the equation (area of base)*(height of prism) can
be used to find the volume of the floor. The area of polygon 4 was found to be about 389.06 in
figure 19, was multiplied by the height, 1/3, and the volume of the plexiglass was found to be
about 129.69 ft3.

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Depth=3.5 ft
Length of inner base≈5.89 ft
Figure 24. Dimensions of Aquarium
Figure 24 shows the dimensions needed to construct the aquarium that is located within
the footing of polygon 4. This makes it 3.5 ft deep, and the length if the inner base is 5.89 ft, the
same as polygon 4.
Volume of Water=(75%*Hprism)*A of
P4
V of water=(0.75*3.5)*389.06
V of water≈1021.29 ft3
Figure 25. Volume of Water Needed for Aquarium
The figure above shows how to find the volume of the water that is in the aquarium. The
aquarium was required to be 75% filled. To find the amount of water, the height of the aquarium,
3.5 ft, was multiplied by 0.75. The product of that was then multiplied by the area of polygon 4
(389.06), found in figure 19. Solving this would find the volume of the water to be about
1021.29 ft3.
Cost of Concrete=(Vfooting/27)*115
Cost of Concrete=(844.04/27)*115
Cost of Concrete=$3680
Figure 26. Cost Analysis of Concrete Needed
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Figure 26 shows how to find the cost of the concrete needed to make the footing. The
concrete is sold for $115 per cubic yard. To find the cost, the volume of the footing was divided
by 27 to convert to cubic yards. Then the product was rounded up because you can’t buy part of
a bag of concrete. Next, the rounded amount of concrete was multiplied by the cost of concrete
($115/yd3), and the cost of concrete was found to be $3680.
Cost of Plexiglass=(A of P4/32)*1100
Cost of Plexiglass=(389.06/32)*1100
Cost of Plexiglass=12.16*1100
Cost of Plexiglass=$14300
Figure 27. Cost Analysis of Plexiglass Needed
The figure above shows how to find the cost of the plexiglass needed to make the floor.
The cost of plexiglass is $1100 per 48” x 96” x 4” sheet. Since the plexiglass being sold and the
height of the floor have the same thickness, the height can be disregarded. The 48” x 96” that is
left needed to be converted into feet. To do this, both dimensions were divided by 12 to get
dimensions of 4’ x 8’. The product of these dimensions is equal to 32. Using this information, the
area of polygon 4 (389.06) can be divided by 32 and rounded up to find the number of sheets
needed, then multiplied to find the cost of plexiglass being $14300. The number of sheets is
rounded up simply because a section of a sheet cannot be purchased.

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Part Four:
Base of door=3 ft
Height of door=5 ft
Height of polygon=1.5 ft
Side length of polygon≈0.8 ft
Figure 28. Dimensions of the Door
Figure 28 shows the dimensions needed in order to build the door. The base and height of
the door were to be 3’ x 5’ respectively. The radius, from midpoint to midpoint, across the
polygon was 1.5 ft because it is half of the width of the door. The side length of the polygon was
found to be about 0.8 ft, and this calculation will be explained soon.
Area of the Door=(base*height)+(6(1/2(base)(height)))
Adoor=(5*3)+(6(1/2*0.8*1.5))
Adoor≈18.62 ft2
Figure 29. Area of the Door
Figure 29 shows how to find the area of the door. The door needed to consist of a 3’ x 5’
rectangle topped with half of a dodecagon. The area of the top of the door was found first. Before
this could be solved for, the base and height of the half polygon needed to be found. The radius
of the polygon was 1.5 ft because it is half of the door’s width. Half of the central angle (15°)
was also needed. Knowing these values, the equation 1.5 tan 15 can be used to find half of the
polygon’s side length. When this is multiplied by two, it is found that the full side length of the
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polygon is about 0.8 ft. 1.5 ft is the height because it is the length from the center to the
midpoint, so no extra calculations were necessary to find it. Having these two values, the formula
1/2 base*height can be used to find the area of one triangle, then that will be multiplied by six
(half of the amount of sides) to get the area of the top of the door, about 3.62. Add that to the
area of the rectangular part of the door, found by multiplying 5 x 3, to get 15+3.62, or a total area
of about 18.62 ft2.
Side length of polygon≈0.8 ft
Height of polygon=1.5 ft
Figure 30. Dimensions of Window
Figure 30 shows the dimensions needed to create the windows. The height and side
length of the polygon were found to be 1.5 ft and 0.8 ft respectively. The calculations for these
values will be explained again in figure 31.
Area of Window=12(1/2*base*height)
Awindow=12(1/2*0.8*1.5)
Awindow=7.23*2
Awindow≈14.47 ft2
Figure 31. Area of the Window
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Figure 31 shows how to find the area of the windows that will be used. The equation
1/2*base*height would be used to find the area of one triangle, this would then be multiplied by
twelve to get the total area of one window. The polygon’s area can be solved for using triangles
because the shape itself consists of twelve congruent triangles. The height of the polygon was
found to be 1.5 ft, this was because the radius of the polygon went from the center to the
midpoint of one side and the radius was 1.5 ft. Half of the central angle (15°) was also needed to
find the base of the polygon. Using this, the equation 1.5 tan 15 can be used to find half of the
base, this is then multiplied by two to find a base length of about 0.8 ft. Knowing the base and
the height of the polygon, the area can be found. To do this, the base and height are plugged into
the formula for the area of one triangle (1/2*base*height), then multiplied by twelve trianlges to
find the total area of one window. These calculations were done and the area of one window was
found to be about 7.32 ft2. Since the tower was required to have at least two windows, the area of
one window was multiplied by two to find the total area of both windows, which was about
14.47 ft2.
Base of the polygon≈6.97 ft
Height of the prism≈13.93 ft
Figure 32. Outer Base Polygon and One Outer Lateral Wall Dimensions
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The figure above shows the outer polygon used for the base with one lateral wall and
their dimensions. The length of the base of the polygon, this polygon being polygon 2, was 6.97
ft. It was required that the height of the lateral walls were double the length of the base.
Following these requirements, 6.97 was multiplied by two, and the height of the walls were
found to be about 13.93 ft.
Lateral Surface Area=12(base*height)-(Adoor+Awindow)
LSA=12(6.97*13.93)-(18.62+14.47)
LSA=1164.83-33.09
LSA≈1131.74 ft2
Figure 33. Lateral Surface Area of the Outer Prism
Figure 33 shows how to find the lateral surface area of the outer prism. To find this, the
equation 12(base*height)-(Adoor+Awindow) was used. For the base value, the base of polygon 2 was
used, and the height of the prism was found by multiplying the base by two, both shown in figure
32. The product of the base and height was multiplied by12 to find the area of all twelve sides, or
outer walls to the tower. The lateral surface area was found to be about 1164.83 ft2. If the door
and the two windows were removed from the lateral surface area, it would be about 1131.74 ft2,
shown in figure 33.

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Part Five:
Base of polygon≈6.43 ft
Height of prism≈13.93 ft
Figure 34. Dimensions of Inner Prism
Figure 34 shows the dimensions needed to build the inner prism, or the inner walls. This
inner prism extends to polygon 3 which makes the base length about 6.43 ft. The height of the
walls are the same as the outer prism shown in figure 32 (13.93 ft).
Base≈6.43 ft
Height≈13.93 ft
Figure 35. Dimensions of Lateral Wall of Inner Prism
Figure 35 shows the dimensions used to build the lateral inner walls of the tower. The
walls were constructed along the edge of polygon 3, making the base about 6.43 ft, and the
height is the same as the outer walls used in figure 32.

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Volume=Abase*Hprism
V=463.02*13.93
V≈6451.37 ft3
Figure 36. Volume of the Inner Prism
The figure above shows how to find the volume of the inner prism. The area of the base,
or polygon 3, was found to be about 463.02 ft2 in figure 15. The height of the prism was found
by multiplying the base of the outer prism by two to get a height of about 13.93 ft. Knowing
these two values, the volume of the prism can be solved for. To do this, the area of the base is
simply multiplied by the height to find that the volume is about 6451.37 ft3.
Part Six:
Angle Measure: tan𝛳=opposite/adjacent
tan𝛳=20.9/13
tan𝛳=tan-1(20.9/13)
𝛳≈58.12°
Figure 37. Angle Measure Between the Prism Base and the Pyramid Face Found at the Foot of
the Slant Height
Figure 37 shows how the angle measure between the base and the roof was found. To
find this, the trig function tangent was used. The height of the pyramid (20.9 ft) was found by
multiplying the outer base length by three, this was used as the opposite side in the formula. The
height of the polygon was previously found to be 13 ft in figure 9, this was used as the adjacent
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side in the formula. When the equation tan-1(20.9/13) was solved, the angle measure was found
to be about 58.12°.
Height of pyramid≈20.9 ft
Slant height of pyramid≈24.61 ft
Figure 38. Dimensions of Outer Pyramid
Figure 38 shows the dimensions needed to construct the outer pyramid of the roof. The
height of the pyramid was about 20.9 ft, and the slant height was about 24.61 ft. The calculations
for these values will be explained in a future figure.
Slant Height of Outer Pyramid=H of P2/cosine of angle
Slant Height of Outer Pyramid=13/cos(58.12)
Slant Height of Outer Pyramid≈24.61 ft

Figure 39. Slant Height of Outer Pyramid
Figure 39 shows how the slant height of the outer pyramid was found. To find the slant
height, the trig function cosine was used. The angle between the roof and the base, found to be
about 58.12° in figure 37, and the height of the polygon (13) were used to solve for the slant
height. When the equation 13/cos(58.12) was solved, the slant height was found to be about
24.61 ft.
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Height=B of P2*3
Height=6.97*3
Height≈20.9 ft
Figure 40. Height of Outer Pyramid
Figure 40 shows how to find the height of the outer pyramid. The base of polygon 2
which was about 6.97 ft was simply multiplied by three to find a height of about 20.9 ft.
Part Seven:
Base of triangle≈6.97 ft
Height of triangle≈24.61 ft
Angle A≈16.11°
Angle B≈81.94°
Angle C≈81.94°
Figure 41. Dimensions of One Lateral Face of the Pyramid

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Figure 41 shows the dimensions needed to build one lateral face of the outer pyramid.
The outer pyramid extends to polygon 2 making the length of its base about 6.97 ft. The height
of the lateral face was the same as the slant height found in figure 39 (24.61 ft). Angle A was
found to be about 16.11°, angles B and C were found to be about 81.94°. Those angle
calculations will be explained in future figures.
𝛳Angle A=tan-1(1/2*base/height)
𝛳Angle A=tan-1(3.48/24.61)
𝛳Angle A≈16.11°
Figure 42. One Angle Measure of the Lateral Face
The figure above shows how the measure of angle A was found. This angle was found by
using the trig function tangent. Half of the base (3.48 ft) was used as the side opposite the angle,
and the height (24.61 ft) was used as the side adjacent to the angle. When the equation
tan-1(3.48/24.61) was solved, the measure of angle A was found to be about 16.11°.
𝛳Angle B=tan-1(height/1/2*base)
𝛳Angle B=tan-1(24.61/3.48)
𝛳Angle B≈81.94°
Figure 43. Second Angle Measure of the Lateral Face
Figure 43 shows how the measure of angle B was found. This angle was found by using
the trig function tangent. Half of the base (3.48 ft) was used as the side adjacent to the angle, and
the height (24.61 ft) was used as the side opposite the angle. When the equation tan-1(24.61/3.48)
was solved, the measure of angle B was found to be about 81.94°.

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𝛳Angle C=tan-1(height/1/2*base)
𝛳Angle C=tan-1(24.61/3.48)
𝛳Angle C≈81.94°
Figure 44. Third Angle Measure of the Lateral Face
Figure 44 shows how the measure of angle C was found. This angle was found by using
the trig function tangent, and since the lateral face is an isosceles triangle, angle B and C will be
congruent . Half of the base (3.48 ft) was used as the side adjacent to the angle, and the height
(24.61 ft) was used as the side opposite the angle. When the equation tan-1(24.61/3.48) was
solved, the measure of angle C was found to be about 81.94°, which is congruent to angle B.
Area of One Lateral Face=1/2(b*h)
A=1/2(6.97*24.61)
A≈85.74 ft2
Figure 45. Area of One Lateral Face of Outer Pyramid
The figure above shows how the area of one lateral face of the outer pyramid was found.
The equation 1/2(base*height) was used because it is the area formula for a triangle. The base of
polygon 2 was used as the base, and the slant height of the outer pyramid, found in figure 39,
was used as the height. When the equation was fully solved, the area of one lateral face of the
outer pyramid was found to be about 85.74 ft2.

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Lateral Surface Area=12(1/2*base*height)
LSA=12(1/2*6.97*24.61)
LSA≈1028.84 ft2
Figure 46. Lateral Surface Area of the Outer Pyramid
Figure 46 shows how to find the lateral surface area of the outer pyramid. Since the roof
is twelve sided, the area of one lateral face was multiplied by twelve by using the equation
12(1/2*base*height). After the area of one lateral face of the outer pyramid, found in figure 45,
was multiplied by 12, the product would be the lateral surface area of the outer pyramid; about
1028.84 ft2.
Part Eight:
Height of pyramid≈19.29 ft
Length of base≈6.43 ft
Figure 47. Dimensions of Inner Pyramid
Figure 47 shows the dimensions needed to construct the inner pyramid. The inner
pyramid extends to polygon 3, making the length of the base the same as the base of polygon 3,
about 6.43 ft. The height was found by multiplying the length of the base by three, because it
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was a part of the requirements. Following the requirements, the height of the inner pyramid was
found to be about 19.29 ft.
Height of the Inner Pyramid=3*B of P3
Height of the Inner Pyramid=3*6.43
Height of the Inner Pyramid≈19.29 ft

Figure 48. Height of Inner Pyramid
The figure above shows how to find the height of the inner pyramid. This was found by
multiplying the length of the base (6.43 ft) by three to find a height of about 19.29 ft.
Volume=1/3(Abase*Hpyramid
)
V=1/3(463.02*19.29)
V≈2977.56 ft3
Figure 49. Volume of the Inner Pyramid
Figure 49 shows how the volume of the inner pyramid was found. To find the volume,
the volume formula for a pyramid (1/3(Abase*Hpyramid)) can be used. The area of the base was
about 463.02 (found in figure 15), and the height was found in figure 48. After solving the
equation 1/3(463.02*19.29), the volume of the inner pyramid was found to be about 2977.56 ft3.
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Part Nine:
Figure 50. Completed Tower
The figure above shows the completed tower with outer tower dimensions.
LSA of Outer Tower=LSA of outer prism+LSA of outer pyramid
LSA of Outer Tower=1164.83+85.74
LSA of Outer Tower≈2193.67 ft2

Figure 51. Lateral Surface Area of Outer Tower
Figure 51 shows how the total lateral surface area of the outer tower was found. To find
the total lateral surface area, the lateral surface area of the outer prism, found in figure 33, was
added to the lateral surface area of the outer pyramid, found in figure 46. The total lateral surface
area without the door or windows removed, was about 2193.67 ft2.
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Volume of Inner Tower=Volume of inner prism+Volume of inner

pyramid
Volume of Inner Tower=6451.37+2977.56
Volume of Inner Tower≈9428.93 ft3

Figure 52. Volume of Inner Tower
The figure above shows how to find the volume of the inner tower. To find the volume,
the volume of the inner prism, found in figure 36, was added to the volume of the inner pyramid,
found in figure 49. Adding these two values will find the total volume of the inner tower, which
is about 9428.93 ft3.

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Conclusion:
From finding all measurements and values of the tower, it is easy to see that there will be
plenty of space for creativity. There is plenty of open interior space, about 9428.83 ft3. On the
other hand, there is also plenty of space to be designed and decorated on the outside of the tower,
about 2193.67 ft2. The scale model was designed with a theme, but the millionaire simply
requested the design and layout of the tower; hopefully she appreciates the extra small touches,
and continues to do business with the company. The time spent laying out designs, doing
calculations, and actually constructing the tower was lots of fun, but also very hard work. The
build was not cheap, in fact it cost thousands of dollars; however, working for a millionaire will
hopefully give a large profit to the company, and the workers will walk away with some extra
money in their pockets.
There were a few problems that were faced when making calculations for the tower. One
being some mistakes when finding the cost of the cement and plexiglass. First, there were issues
with converting cubic yards into cubic feet for cement; for plexiglass there was a struggle to find
how to find the cost from the sheet dimensions. Then, there were issues with what to round for
finding the cost, but that was not as bad. Another issue faced was when finding the area of the
door, specifically the top part. The radius was 1.5 ft, and was supposed to go from the center to
the midpoint of one edge. At first the calculations being done for the door had been done with
the radius going from the center to one of the vertices. Before beginning the build, there was
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some struggle to acquire materials to make the scale model, and brainstorming for a theme also
took away from time that could have been used more wisely.
All the flaws and errors however, were overcome and the build was completed in time
and to the millionaire’s liking. Again, the time spent working on this project was well enjoyed,
but was also a bit stressful at times. Also, upon completing this project, the construction
company will need some time off. It was a very expensive build and it took a toll on many of the
workers. Hopefully the millionaire enjoys her tower and experiences plenty of great times inside.

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Duane Pretzer & Kyle Zabel

Figure 1. Base of the Tower in the Plot

Maximize the plot=plot size-6

Maximized plot=34-6 x 34-6

height of the four different polygons.

Figure 4. First Outermost Polygon Measurement

Height of Polygon 1=1/2(max plot dimension)

Base of Polygon 1=2(height of one triangle*tangent of angle)

polygon 1 was found to be about 7.5 ft.

Area of Polygon 1=(number of sides)(1/2(base)(height))

Figure 8. Second Outermost Polygon Measurements

Height of Polygon 2=1/2(max plot dimension-2)

by 1/2 to find a height of 13 ft.

Base of Polygon 2=2(height of one triangle*tangent of angle)

polygon, which was found to be about 6.97 ft.

Area of Polygon 2=(number of sides)(1/2(base)(height))

Figure 12. Third Outermost Polygon Measurements

Height of Polygon 3=1/2(max plot dimension-4)

by 1/2 to find a height of 12 ft.

Base of Polygon 3=2(height of one triangle*tangent of angle)

polygon, which was found to be about 6.43 ft.

Area of Polygon 3=(number of sides)(1/2(base)(height))

Figure 16. Fourth Outermost Polygon Measurements

Height of Polygon 4=1/2(max plot dimension-6)

multiplied by 1/2 to find a height of 11 ft.

Base of Polygon 4=2(height of one triangle*tangent of angle)

polygon, which was found to be about 5.89 ft.

Area of Polygon 4=(number of sides)(1/2(base)(height))

Length of inner base≈5.89 ft

Length of outer base≈7.5 ft

Figure 20. Dimensions of Footing

polygon 1, has already been found to be about 7.5 ft.

Volume of Footing=(A of P​1​*height of prism)-(A of P​4​*height of prism)

Figure 22. Dimensions of Flooring

of the floor was required to be 4 in.

Volume of Floor=A of P​4​*H​prism

about 129.69 ft​3​.

Length of inner base≈5.89 ft

Figure 24. Dimensions of Aquarium

($115/yd​3​), and the cost of concrete was found to be $3680.

Cost of Plexiglass=(A of P​4​/32)*1100

rounded up simply because a section of a sheet cannot be purchased.

Side length of polygon≈0.8 ft

Figure 28. Dimensions of the Door

Area of the Door=(base*height)+(6(1/2(base)(height)))

of about 18.62 ft​2​.

Side length of polygon≈0.8 ft

Figure 30. Dimensions of Window

values will be explained again in figure 31.

Base of the polygon≈6.97 ft

Height of the prism≈13.93 ft

found to be about 13.93 ft.

Lateral Surface Area=12(base*height)-(A​door​+A​window​)

shown in figure 33.

Figure 34. Dimensions of Inner Prism

Figure 35. Dimensions of Lateral Wall of Inner Prism

height is the same as the outer walls used in figure 32.

Slant height of pyramid≈24.61 ft

Figure 38. Dimensions of Outer Pyramid

for these values will be explained in a future figure.

Slant Height of Outer Pyramid=H of P​2​/cosine of angle

Slant Height of Outer Pyramid=13/cos(58.12)

Volume of Footing=(A of P1height of prism)-(A of P4height of prism)

Volume of Floor=A of P4*Hprism

about 129.69 ft3.

($115/yd3), and the cost of concrete was found to be $3680.

Cost of Plexiglass=(A of P4/32)*1100

of about 18.62 ft2.

Lateral Surface Area=12(base*height)-(Adoor+Awindow)

Slant Height of Outer Pyramid=H of P2/cosine of angle

outer pyramid was found to be about 85.74 ft2.

Lateral Surface Area=12(1/2baseheight)

Height of the Inner Pyramid=3*B of P3

LSA of Outer Tower≈2193.67 ft2

Volume of Inner Tower≈9428.93 ft3

is about 9428.93 ft3.